Victorian Certificate of Education – Curriculum

Revised VCE study design implementation briefings

The VCAA, in collaboration with subject associations and organisations, will conduct professional learning briefings for teachers of the newly accredited studies VCE Accounting, Dance, Drama, Theatre Studies and Languages (Arabic, Chinese Second Language, Chinese Second Language Advanced, French, German, Greek, Indonesian Second Language, Italian, Japanese Second Language, Korean Second Language, Spanish and Vietnamese Second Language).

A series of metropolitan and regional implementation briefings, including online sessions, will be held between May and August 2018. Details of the implementation program for VCE Accounting, Dance, Drama and Theatre Studies will be progressively made available on the relevant study design webpage. Registrations for VCE Languages implementation briefings are now available.

An online information session for the newly accredited VCE Languages will soon be available on each relevant study design webpage. This online session provides an overview of the common features and structure of all the newly accredited language studies.

When registrations for the implementation briefings are available, a Notice to Schools will be sent out. Participants should bring a copy of the revised study design to the briefing. There is no cost for attending any of these sessions or briefings. For enquiries about the implementation briefings, contact Robyn Douglass, Curriculum Program Manager, on (03) 9032 1720 or  douglass.robyn.f@edumail.vic.gov.au.

Back to Top

VCE Media Study Design frequently asked questions

The frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the VCE Media Study Design have been updated. Please refer to Notice to Schools 17/2018 for details.

Back to Top

Expressions of interest: Future directions for VCE Music

Expressions of interest are sought from music educators interested in attending a focus group to discuss strategic directions for the next review of VCE Music. Topics for discussion will include the use of digital instruments and other equipment for real-time music creation in live performance, how performers can use notation and other source material to develop music ideas and present informed interpretations of works, and the implications of these for VCE Music. The focus group will take place at the VCAA, 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, on Monday 30 April from 5.00 to 7.00pm. To express your interest in participating in this discussion, please email Helen Champion, Curriculum Manager, Performing Arts: champion.helen.h@edumail.vic.gov.au.

Back to Top

VCE Art and Studio Arts School-assessed Task assessment focus group

A School-assessed Task assessment focus group for regional teachers of VCE Art and Studio Arts will be held on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at Wodonga Senior Secondary College. The full-day session is designed to give teachers a clear understanding of the assessment criteria and descriptors for the School-assessed Task in VCE Art and Studio Arts. The practical component of the day will include teachers providing feedback on the application of the assessment criteria and descriptors for the School-assessed Task. Teachers are asked to bring a range of student folios for discussion. Teachers should ensure that folios are labelled with teacher details and that students cannot be identified.

Registerfor the session or email Kathryn Hendy-Ekers, Curriculum Manager, Visual Arts and Media: Hendy-Ekers.Kathryn.L@edumail.vic.gov.au.

Back to Top

VCE Food Studies information webinar

A webinar to provide teachers with feedback on Stage 1 of the VCE Food Studies 2018 School-based Assessment Audit will be held on Tuesday 15 May from 3.45pm to 4.45pm. Register online by Friday 11 May 2018.

For further information, email Leanne Compton, Curriculum Manager, Design and Technologies: compton.leanne.l@edumail.vic.gov.au. Please refer to Notice to Schools 29/2018

Back to Top

VCE Product Design and Technology information webinar

A webinar to provide teachers with feedback on Stage 1 of the VCE Product Design and Technology 2018 School-based Assessment Audit will be held on Thursday 17 May from 3.45pm to 4.45pm. Register online by Monday 14 May 2018.

For further information, email Leanne Compton, Curriculum Manager, Design and Technologies: compton.leanne.l@edumail.vic.gov.au. Please refer to Notice to Schools 30/2018.

Back to Top

VCE Accounting Study Design revised for 2019

The revised, newly accredited VCE Accounting Study Design (2019–2023) is now available on the VCE Accounting study webpage. The new study design will be implemented in 2019. For information on the study design, contact Megan Jeffery, Curriculum Manager, Business and Economics on (03) 9032 1696 or jeffery.megan.j@edumail.vic.gov.au. Please refer to Notice to Schools 22/2018.

Back to Top